| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $65.80 | 8.211% | $71.2028 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.79 | 3.458% | $164.281 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.62 | 7.180% | $31.7467 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 5.307% | $127.79 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.28 | 8.322% | $60.9636 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.90 | 7.614% | $30.0243 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.62 | 4.577% | $27.8384 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.36 | $513.8468 | $513.84 | $513.85 | $513.80 | |